Decoding China's NEV Global Chessboard Through Indonesia
Indonesia holds 52% of global nickel resources and aims for 30% EV penetration by 2030.
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Market intelligence on China's automotive globalization — EV exports, brand strategies, supply chain shifts and aftermarket opportunities.
Chery and BYD Push China's Exports Past 2.4 Million
In 2025 combined overseas sales at China's two largest auto exporters, Chery and BYD, approached 2.4 million units, a large share of vehicle exports.
Driverless Robotaxis Go Commercial in Abu Dhabi
In January 2026 Baidu's Apollo Go and the UAE's AutoGo opened fully driverless commercial robotaxi operations to the public on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
CATL's Ningjia Service Reaches 76 Countries Worldwide
In January 2026 CATL opened a 7,000 square metre after-sales centre in Riyadh, its largest in the Middle East, as Ningjia passes 1,200 stations.
NIO's European Strategy and the Firefly's Mission
NIO's cumulative sales across its five key European markets reached only around 7,000 vehicles, with 61 battery swap stations built.
Changan's Made in Thailand, Sold in Europe Playbook
Changan has shipped its first batch of Deepal S05 EVs, built at its Rayong plant in Thailand, for export to Europe, with the UK the first stop.
Beyond Vehicle Exports: China's Overlooked Parts Engine
China's auto parts exports excluding power batteries are projected to reach USD 120 billion by 2030, driven by vehicle exports that keep generating demand.
Australia 2025: Chinese Brands Make It a Proving Ground
Australian new vehicle sales reached 1,241,037 units in 2025, a third consecutive record year, with GWM, BYD, MG and Chery driving the growth.
Hong Kong: Chinese Brands Pass 35% Market Share
In the first eleven months of 2025 Chinese brands' share of Hong Kong's private car market passed 35%, doubling from 2024.
Chinese Automakers in Europe: Growth Despite 45% Duties
Despite EU countervailing duties of up to 45%, Chinese car sales in Europe nearly doubled in 2025, with BYD and Chery building locally.
Thailand: 57,289 Electric Cars Registered in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025 new registrations of pure electric passenger cars in Thailand reached 57,289 units, up 52% and over 15% of new car sales.
China's Middle East Exports Reach 1.21 Million
Chinese vehicle exports to the Middle East reached 1.21 million units from January to November 2025, up 36%, lifting market share to 17%.